Becoming a More Prepared First Time Foster Parent
After a year of preparing for foster parenting, we felt as ready as we could feel. We knew our first time placement would be exciting, difficult AND come with surprises. We got tips from our agency and more experienced foster parents, but nothing prepared us for the strange slew of feelings, questions, and problems that would come our way. Based on our first experience, here are some tips to keep in mind if you plan to become involved in foster care.